Comments on: Special offer

By: alison

alison — Tue, 20 May 2008 20:42:00 +0000

Kelly, stop anonymously tooting your own horn. Sheesh!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 20 May 2008 18:09:00 +0000

I can’t speak for anyone else, but I say he’s the only critic in town with taste, a pulse, a brain, and a core of decency. And he’s funny!

By: Simon

Simon — Tue, 20 May 2008 17:59:00 +0000

That really is a good blog, thanks for the head’s up. A theatre critic inviting engagement, what a concept. What’s Nestruck’s Reputation in Toronto theatre?

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 20 May 2008 15:52:00 +0000

No, blogging/commenting are things you can do right NOW, as you plan your next on-stage masterpiece (18 months from now, probably). As I've already proved, a blog can turn into a pretty lively place if people stop simply agreeing with each other, and start scrapping a little.

Also, you lot should be over at Nestruck's blog, throwing your hats in. He's a great blogger, and no one is leaving any comments.

By: mike

mike — Tue, 20 May 2008 15:08:00 +0000

i should have been more clear in my initial comment. yes, more blogs about theatre, would be better than not having them. the more folks exchanging ideas, information – challenging and supporting each other – the better off we’ll be.

there’s a chicken or the egg question embedded in this though: does more theatre lead to more blogs about theatre or vice versa? i’m pretty sure it’s the former.

By: ian mackenzie

ian mackenzie — Tue, 20 May 2008 01:44:00 +0000

I’m in the more theatre blogs is better camp. Absolutely.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 19 May 2008 23:48:00 +0000

Cheers man, I’m opening another bottle right now.

By: Simon

Simon — Mon, 19 May 2008 22:29:00 +0000

"Blogs are the virtual clubs & bars of the 21st century."

That is awesome. Maybe we should start calling ourselves "blogtenders".

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 19 May 2008 22:14:00 +0000

For once, I totally agree with Simon. Blogs are the virtual clubs & bars of the 21st century. Like club & bars blogs are places where people meet, hook up, debate, argue, brainstorm, and get inspired. Blogs are not a luxury, they are essential. And Toronto theatre, for the most part, just does not get this. No excuses, Toronto: MORE theatre blogging RIGHT NOW!

By: Simon

Simon — Mon, 19 May 2008 22:02:00 +0000

"we don't need more blogs. we just need enough funds and venues to do half of the crazy shit that i know folks could do."

Really Mike? Even from a marketing point of view do you not think that a larger theatre blogging community in TO can't maybe lead to more discourse->more interest->more action->more funds? I'd really like more Vancouver theatre blogs to interact with, I think it ups the exposure of the form in general.

Ian? As the resident blogger, what's your take?